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2023 NAR Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual Updates

2023-11-29T12:18:54-05:00November 29th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/2023-summary-of-key-professional-standards-changes#:~:text=Changes%20to%20the%20Code%20of%20Ethics%20and%20Standards%20of%20Practice&text=REALTORS%C2%AE%20shall%20not%20be,sexual%20orientation%2C%20or%20gender%20identity. Posted by: Byron King on 11/29/23 (This information is only accurate as of 11/29/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/29/23 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This [...]

Short Term Rental LA Times News In California

2023-11-28T14:53:33-05:00November 28th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

LA TIMES: "The Los Angeles City Council, on a 14-0 vote, has approved a new law requiring that hotels and hosts of Airbnbs and other short-term rentals obtain a police permit. City Council President Paul Krekorian and other backers of the proposal said the permit requirement will help the city crack down on party houses [...]

Soliciting Leads Using Email, Comply with Federal CAN SPAM Email Soliciting Laws

2023-11-28T10:59:22-05:00November 28th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/can-spam-act-compliance-guide-business Each separate email in violation of the CAN-SPAM Act is subject to penalties of up to $50,120, so non-compliance can be costly. But following the law isn’t complicated. Here’s a rundown of CAN-SPAM’s main requirements: Don’t use false or misleading header information. Your “From,” “To,” “Reply-To,” and routing information – including the originating domain [...]

Top Ten Hotlines October 2023

2023-11-28T10:56:50-05:00November 28th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

10. Earnest money Tie #9 = Property managements & state law 8. MLS 7. Disclosure 6. Compensation 5. Due diligence 4. Ethics/Professionalism 3. Advertising 2. License law, Other 1. Forms Posted by: Byron King on 11/27/23 (This information is only accurate as of 11/27/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information [...]

Soliciting Leads on the Phone? Check Federal and Your Brokerage Do Not Call Lists Before Calling!

2023-11-28T10:55:54-05:00November 28th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://telemarketing.donotcall.gov/ Before making that call to solicit a lead, verify the number is not on the federal do not call registry. Before making that call to solicit a lead, verify the number is not on your brokerage's do not call registry. If on either registry, do not call! If you call a number not on [...]

October 2023 Top Ten Hotlines

2023-11-27T15:13:11-05:00November 27th, 2023|Uncategorized|

10. Earnest money Tie #9 = Property managements & state law 8. MLS 7. Disclosure 6. Compensation 5. Due diligence 4. Ethics/Professionalism 3. Advertising 2. License law, Other 1. Forms In response to your message/email/inquiry/conversation and solely based on the facts as presented to me, I can provide this advice (subject to change with information). [...]

NAR and SC License Laws on Duties

2023-11-27T11:31:45-05:00November 27th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/window-to-the-law/fiduciary-duties SC license law limits your duties from fiduciary duties. SECTION 40-57-350. Real estate brokerage firm duties to client; agency relationship; applicability of common law. (A) A real estate brokerage firm that provides services through an agency agreement for a client is bound by the duties of loyalty, obedience, disclosure, confidentiality, reasonable care, diligence, and [...]

NAR Lawsuits, Buyer Agency

2023-11-27T11:23:11-05:00November 27th, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/law-and-ethics/nar-attorneys-buyer-representation-is-not-a-thing-of-the-past Posted by: Byron King on 11/27/23 (This information is only accurate as of 11/27/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/27/23 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This [...]

NAR Lawsuit Resources

2023-11-21T11:26:37-05:00November 21st, 2023|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/competition-in-real-estate https://www.nar.realtor/competition-in-real-estate/179-ways-agents-who-are-realtors-are-worth-every-penny https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/documents/105-more-ways-2023-11-13.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 11/21/23 (This information is only accurate as of 11/21/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 11/21/23 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal [...]

18 ways to show buyers you’re worth every commission dollar

2023-11-17T15:13:07-05:00November 17th, 2023|Uncategorized|

BY CARA AMEER November 13, 2023 The Sitzer | Burnett verdict is in. At the same time, other lawsuits are being filed. While the industry has been upended into chaos and the ultimate outcome is unknown, now more than ever, the spotlight is on buyer agency. Trying to articulate all that we do is never a finite [...]

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